Clumsy Christmas Market Schedule

Ho ho ho, it's that time of year again! Yes, the time for getting up at the crack of dawn, loading up the car, and bringing my goodies to you my dear customers! It's Christmas Fair season. This year i've been quite select with the fairs I will be selling at, only the very best! So *drumroll* here they are!

Nov 22nd and 23rd: Renegade Craft Fair - The Truman Brewery, London FREE ENTRY

Dec 6th: The Secret Vintage Fair, Tap & Kitchen, Oundle, Cambridgeshire Just £2 ENTRY

Dec 7th: Last Gang's Alternative Christmas Market, The Blue Moon, Cambridge FREE ENTRY

and Last but DEFINATLY not least....

Dec 14th: The Mid Century Market Christmas Edition, Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London Just £3 Entry

If you can't make it to any of the above events, you can find most of my range online at www.clumsykate.com :)

New 50s style Kiss Lock Purses

For the last couple of months i've been developing a few new products to add into my range. This always seems to take me longer than anticipated as I've become a bit of a perfectionist, and want to bring you only the best and most quality products!

It took a bit of experimenting but now I have perfected the design and making technique, i'm pleased to present my new range of kiss-lock purses...

Atomic Star Burst Kiss Lock Purse

As with all of my products, the kiss lock purses feature exclusive prints designed by me, Clumsy Kate. They are also handmade by me, using quality materials.

Peach Pineapple Kiss Lock Purse

I've gone for a larger size than many coin purses available, so that you can fit your cards and notes in their easily as well. But at 15cm x 13cm they will still fit easily in your bag.

Sugar Skulls and Polka Dots Kiss Lock Purse

I've started the range with some of my most popular prints, but if you love the idea of a purse like this but you prefer one of my other prints, just drop me a line at kate@clumsykate.com to request a custom order for no extra charge.

Atomic Bean Kiss Lock Purse in Cream

All these purses can be purchased for £18 each plus p&p from my Etsy shop. Look out for lots more new products coming soon!

Mid Century Market - London - April 12th

Just before Christmas I had a stall at a fantastic new event in Hammersmith in London. And now it's time for round two!

I'll be having a stall at The Mid Century Market on the 12th of April from 10.30am till 4pm, at the Hammersmith Club on Rutland Grove. I've got lots of new and never been seen before products to take to the show, here's a picture of how my stall looked at the Christmas Edition:

The Hammersmith Club is just a short walk from Hammersmith tube, and once you're there you will have all sorts of lovely Mid Century inspired and Vintage stalls to peruse, yummy cake to eat and endless cups of tea in vintage china.

There will be clothes, homewares, records and even a barber for the gents and hair and make up for the ladies.

The event is run by the wonderful Bettina Scarlett, who really is very good at putting on a fabulous do! There will be DJ's and pin up girls, and oh...did i mention the cake? And all for only £3 entry fee. You can find out more about the event by following Bettina on Facebook, twitter or Instagram (see the links below).

www.bettinascarlettpresents.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bettinascarlettpresents
Twitter: @bettinascarlett
Instagram: @bettinascarlett

Photographs by Nils Bratby Photography

Fab NEW Clumsy Kate Photoshoot - Pineapple Princess!

I've recently got a bit obsessed with all things Pineapple, as anyone who follows my Instagram or facebook may have noticed! I sent a bunch of my new Pineapple print products to the lovely Tracy Ryan, and here are the photos she sent back! So cute!

Peach Pineapple Bow £3

Pineapple Plushie £22

Tropicana Pinepple Head Scarf £6

Peach Pineapple Head Scarf £6

Tropicana Pineapple Hair Bow £3

Fabulous Finds... Molly & Pearl Vintage Jewellery and Accessories

For February and March I will be bringing something a little bit special to my blog! Through running Clumsy I have met some really talented small business owners, who have a broad and exciting rang of products to rival any high street offering. So…I have decided to write about some of those small businesses, here on my blog.

First up are Molly & Pearl, Vintage Jewellery and Accessories. Molly & Pearl are passionate about sourcing the best vintage and antique jewellery, searching antique centers, fairs, shops, markets and auctions in order to find the highest quality vintage products. Which sounds like a lot of fun to me! Their products range from 1930's snakeskin bags, 1950's brooches and necklaces, to scarves and more contemporary jewellery.

I’m impressed by the broad selection on offer, with something for everybody; dainty floral brooches, bold Native American style necklaces, and gorgeous 50s style fruit charms. I’ve picked out my favorites from their collection, which I think would really complete any classic 50s outfit.

I love this striking green Lucite necklace; it’s just the right amount of chic, whilst still being a little bit daring. It’s such a gorgeous green colour!

If the Lucite is a little bit too bold for you, why not try this pretty Red Berry Necklace, with an explosion of adorable berries, and leaf charms.

I am a sucker for anything sparkly, and I simply adore this deep blue vintage evening bag. It would make the perfect accessory for a wedding or special occasion, or even add a spot of glam to a plain dress for a night out.

There is a lot more to see at Molly & Pearl, with new items being added all the time, so it’s defiantly worth following their social network pages for news of any new products…

Twitter – twitter.com/mollyandpearl

Facebook – facebook.com/mollyandpearl

Instagram - http://instagram.com/mollyandpearl
Website - http://www.mollyandpearl.bigcartel.com/

Stay tuned for more fabulous finds in the weeks to come. If you run a small business and would like to be featured on my blog, please email me! :)

Clumsy Customer Pics

I just love it when people share photos of their Clumsy goodies on Facebook and Instagram. So I have decided I will share my favorites with you all!

Here is a fabulous picture taken by Charlotte Thomson-Morley of her custom Black colourway of my Atomic Cats cushion. I just love how it matches her interior. This colourway will be on the website soon, but is currently available in Mint.

This picture is soooo cute! Check out this adorable pooch Ada, who belongs to Fi from Make Do and Vend, with one of my Cream Homeward Bound cushions. Now in the sale!

I love both of these pictures, and would love to see any others people have of their Clumsy items in their new home. Just email them to kate@clumskate.com or tag me on Instagram as @clumsykate . Or if facebook is more your thing, you can post a picture to the wall of my fanpage!

Christmas Wishlist Prizes

You may have seen from my previous post that I am doing a Christmas Giveaway. Each day i will post Christmas Wishlist hints on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. You can share these to show your loved ones/followers what you want for Christmas, PLUS each share gets entered into a Clumsy Christmas Giveaway which will be picked after Christmas.

I've had a root through my Clumsy goodies and picked out some great prizes. Some are pictured below, and i will announce some other prizes nearer the time.

Don't forget, you can share as many hints as you like, and each share gets entered. If you share on Instagram or Twitter don't forget to tag me too so I know to enter you into the draw!

Find me on facebook and instagram as clumsykate and twitter as theclumsykate

See you there! :)

I know...i know...I keep mentioning Christmas, but for us small entrepreneur's we have to think ahead, well that's my excuse anyway!

Talking of entrepreneurs...i'll be having a stall this year at the Mid Century Christmas Market in Hammersmith in London. It's organised by the fabulous Bettina Scarlett, and she is a girl who knows how to throw a good party! I'll also be donating a prize for a forthcoming competition where you can win tickets to the event! So watch this space. More info below the image...

SAVE THE DATE IN YOUR DIARY FOR THE BEST RETRO Christmas Market IN LONDON coming to Hammersmith club, 11 Rutland Grove, W6 9DH on Saturday 14th December 2013 between 10.30am – 4pm.

Bettina Scarlett presents: The Mid Century Christmas Market. After the success of the Vintage Fashion Revue at the UK’s biggest Rockabilly festival ‘the Rockabilly Rave’. Bettina Scarlett is bringing her dazzling new fair to London town. If you are looking for a Christmas market that mixes bygone eras and trendsetters too. Bettina Scarlett has created a unique and innovative day out. Why you say? Well the Mid Century Christmas Market is a 1950s inspired fair showcasing glamorous companies from all over England including vintage and reproduction clothing, crafts, jewellery, records and much more. Whether you are after a cute and kitsch necklace or you want a retro rocking record to have you jiving the night away, the Mid Century Christmas Market is perfect if you are shopping for those last minute Christmas gifts.

Come on down to the Hammersmith Club and take a step back in time. Only a hop, skip and a jump from Hammersmith tube stations, the Mid Century Christmas Market opens its doors to visitors on Saturday 14th December for one day only; from 10.30am until 4pm for a knock out entry price of £2. Whilst you are there, have a hot bevy served from delectable antique china in Calamitea Jane’s vintage tea room. Looking to paint the town red that night? Well you can revisit the golden age of glamour and have your hair pin curled and coiffured in the Vanity Box’s vintage hair parlour. Go on; release your inner pin up and hep cat so you are ready to party like its 1956.

Strike a pose! Treat yourself and take a small reminder home with you from your day at the Christmas Market, make sure to visit the pop up photo booth where our photographer will be snapping away to create some retro inspired shots for every shopper. Of course no event will be complete without some foot tapping tunes played by rockabilly royalty. Some of the most notorious Dj’s from London’s hottest rockabilly clubs will be spinning killer tracks to keep you moving and in the mood.

So there is nothing else to do but put the date in your diary and head down to the Mid Century Christmas Market where our very own Santa’s helpers will be there to greet you on arrival.

For all enquiries please email Bettinascarlettpresents@outlook.com

Clumsy's Christmas Wish List

So it's that time of year again! And I am here to help you get the presents you really want! Oh ok...I can't get you a 1953 Cadillac or a private tropical island...but I can help you hint to your loved ones if you are after Clumsy goodies for Christmas!

From today I will be posting Clumsy Christmas Wish List hints which you can share with your loved ones via social media! I'll be sharing them on Instagram, twitter and Facebook. AND...if you share them on your page you will be automatically entered into a Christmas prize draw. All you have to do is the following:
-Instagram - re-gram the entire image and tag me in the post @clumsykate.
-Twitter - re-tweet and tag me in the post @theclumsykate
-Facebook - share directly from my fan page facebook.com/clumsykate

So keep your eyes peeled for my posts over the next few weeks. You can share as many items as you like and each time you share you will be entered into the draw. Prizes include cushion covers, hair ties and zip cases, please note your prize will not necessarily be the image you share, but a goody bag made up from some of my popular prints! There will be 3 winners. Winners will be selected at random, most likely picked from a hat by my pet sock monkey Bailey. Winners will be notified by the 31st December 2013.